Takehiko is Taki's partner during on the mission to kill evil and Taki's step-brother, Takehiko is in charge in the group with Taki, Hiki, Ayako, and Honoka, they were spread out during in the mission. Takehiko wields with his twin katana and shurikens. He used to be the most intelligent ninja in Japan. He is also the world's fastest character in Japan, which made him the fastest character in Soul Calibur history.